Question + Need Help

[Taiga]

So obviously i've been playing this game on and off since launch. I got my character to level 100 but stopped playing. I didn't really think to give myself a good decent build, melee, gunslinger whatever. Chose perks that will basically just make me survive normally but now at the cost of being extremely weak. Can't defeat a normal level 50 ghoul, it takes a couple hits.

What can i do with that?

In terms of perks and attributes, i know i can rearrange them but lets say if i got for a gun slinger build, there will always be at least 2 attribute sections that will be under 3 attributes and with that am i able to just level it up as i progress further or nah?

Like i really need help with my og character, i screwed it up early on and now i really dont like it

[BizarreMan]

1) Decide what type of build you want. Weapon and Armor.
2) Do a search for Nukes & Dragons Fallout 76 +build (for example shotgun, heavy weapons, PA, etc).
3) Look at what builds other people have used and see what might work for you.

Biggest thing is you need to be sure and focus on one weapon class, and make sure you take the damage perks that are directed towards that weapon.

[Taiga]

Originally posted by BizarreMan:

1) Decide what type of build you want. Weapon and Armor.
2) Do a search for Nukes & Dragons Fallout 76 +build (for example shotgun, heavy weapons, PA, etc).
3) Look at what builds other people have used and see what might work for you.

Biggest thing is you need to be sure and focus on one weapon class, and make sure you take the damage perks that are directed towards that weapon.

For sure, I'm going for a gunslinger class, any recommendation?

[BizarreMan]

Gunslinger as in Pistols? Not many play that build as good pistols are difficult to come by and the perks are lacking.

[Taiga]

Originally posted by BizarreMan:

Gunslinger as in Pistols? Not many play that build as good pistols are difficult to come by and the perks are lacking.

i'm fine with revolvers tbh, other than a gunslinger build i am looking towards a melee build cause i actually have good melee weapons so if any recommendations for that , that'll be great. yt links, websites links whatever

[Mooman]

This link to Nukes and Dragons character planer is the minimum/base pistol build I'd suggest: https://nukesdragons.com/fallout-76/character?v=1&s=261338e&d=ad0ak0al0a04l71lu2lk2lv2cu2lt2p02pp2s01s12 (Copy/paste it into a browser because direct click doesn't seem to work...)

It isn't a full build as you'd have to fill it out with what is important to you, plus for a full build you'd likely need 1-2 maxed out legendary special perks. This is also a VATS crit build.

Take note of the agility cards. You'll see only rank 1 of each gunslinger perk, they add 30% as the first rank adds 10% with each further rank only adding 5%. You get more 'bang for your buck' spending 5 perk points on adrenaline than 6 points on further gunslinger ranks after 3 kills. The rest of agility is left spare for however you chose to play from stealth to run and gun.

Another note is that perk costs and effects are currently being tested on the PTS. Some such as batteries included and starched genes are set to be reduced in cost. This'll free up luck as starched genes is also moving to endurance. As this is also a crit focused build you'll want as much luck as possible. I only have it at 14 but ideally you'll want it at 15+

At 15 luck and critical savvy you can crit every 3rd shot. At 23 with critical savvy and a weapon with +15 crit fill legendary effect you can crit every second shot. At 33 with critical savvy you can also crit every second shot without need for the weapon legendary effect. No other values of luck have any real benefit or effect (well... they do in the condition of dropped gear, but that is also changing next patch as mobs won't drop much gear).

For a revolver with only 6 shots the ability to crit 3 times per reload vs 2 is significant, but getting there is a long term struggle so focus on every third shot with 15 luck should suffice.

If you don't want to use VATS... um... ok your choice and you can ignore most of this advice.